Playa del Carmen weather in August
August in Playa del Carmen: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Playa del Carmen · #379 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Playa del Carmen climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Rainfall | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Playa del Carmen in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Playa del Carmen?
- August in Playa del Carmen: hot, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Playa del Carmen on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Playa del Carmen in August?
- In August, Playa del Carmen averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 26.6°C, with about 139.9 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Playa del Carmen in August?
- Playa del Carmen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in August.